used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
for the most part
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
give a description of
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
set up or found
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE LETTERS WERE RECEIVED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
the literary culture
From this reading HOW THE LETTERS WERE RECEIVED.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
Mountjoy
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From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
not any; not one
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For poor Mountjoy, as he called him, he entertained a feeling of deep pity,--and pity we know, is akin to love.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HOW THE LETTERS WERE RECEIVED.
Scarborough
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From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
Scarborough's
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From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE LETTERS WERE RECEIVED.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
Tretton
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From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must now describe the feelings of Mr. Scarborough's correspondents as they received his letters.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW THE LETTERS WERE RECEIVED.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But when he came to inquire within himself as to his objection he found that it lay chiefly in his great dislike to Augustus Scarborough.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Mr. Grey begun to read that which was addressed to him he declared that on no consideration would he go down to Tretton.
